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Thursday, November 14, 2013

An Interview with Anna

Today I am delighted to interview, Anna, that feisty
centenarian, and friend of Kate and Drew.

Anna, it is wonderful to have you here today.

Anna, you must have
been shocked to see Katie after all those years and still so young. How were
you feeling?

Like a miracle happened. Kathryn was my best friend at the
boardinghouse and although I knew her for just a short time, we bonded. When I
saw her standing in my doorway I thought I was dreaming but I don’t question
this great universe anymore at my age, I just accept.

Tell us some of the
differences in your life in 1927 and in the 21st century.

Well, first off, there’s lots more indoor plumbing! I left Chicago as a young girl
and lived out west for most of my life. Ranch life became my life. I didn’t
miss the big city in the least. When I was young, life was much more simple.
Today’s youth have so much more to contend with. I can’t wrap my brain around
all those new ways of talking to each other and getting the news. I just
learned how to text. Pretty good for an old gal my age.

Everyone who reads the
books finds Anna so wise. Is it just your long life experience or something
more?

A long life definitely helps. I was on my own since age
eighteen and was far from home. I had only myself to rely on at times. I had to
make my own decisions. You grow up fast that way.

Tell us something
about your life with Daniel that we don’t know.

I wore cowboy boots under my wedding dress! Daniel and I
decided to have a huge western wedding with barbecue and country music.
Lucinda’s wedding was so formal; I guess we wanted the opposite.

Were you surprised
that your son and grandchildren all stayed at the ranch and made it their home,
too?

Well, all of them except that stubborn Beth! Seriously, I’m
thrilled they’re all here. My son, Dan, did move the family away for quite
awhile. It was tough on us, especially Daniel, but we understood why. They all
came back when Daniel was ill and stayed ever since. Having family close by is
a special gift.

Any advice for our
readers, Anna?

Follow your dreams. I wanted to be a Harvey girl and because of that opportunity
I’ve lived a life I never could’ve dreamt. I met good people and have a
wonderful family because of that experience. I never would have met Kathryn and
Andrew and been able to share in their unbelievable love story.